A Hollywood Ending at The Chain Theatre
Dates: (2/12/2025 - 2/23/2025 )
The Chain Theatre |
312 W 36th St. 4th floor, New York, NY 10018
New York,NY
Tickets: $23 in advance, $26 at the door. 20% off online with code END25
Los Angeles, California, 1973. When an eager young detective insists that something’s fishy about the death of Hollywood executive Desmond Fraser, he reopens the case, despite the protests of his superior officer. Meanwhile, five of Desmond’s closest friends and family (who are also the prime suspects in his murder) take it upon themselves to solve the case, revealing complicated relationships and scandals in the process.
Emerson Riter (playwright) and Annabelle Rosenbluth (director) are two early-career teenage artists excited to bring this project to life! Come join us by using code END25 for a 20% discount on tickets to PROGRAM 11.
Written by Emerson Riter. Directed by Annabelle Rosenbluth. Production design by Annabelle Rosenbluth. Produced by Emerson Riter. Lighting design by Alex Carnevale. Poster designed by Owen Riter. Co-Executive Producer Sam Riter. Instagram: @emersonkr_, @annabelle_rosenbluth, @hollywoodending_nyc.
Special thanks to Gabby Giacomo, The Masters School Mainstage Theater, Jason Summers and the Westchester Sandbox Theatre, NHSI Playwriting Cherubs and our families and friends.
Cast and Creative team for A Hollywood Ending at The Chain Theatre
Cast
Ted Birke
Dr. Thomas Dartford
Age 8 “Bitten by theatre bug”. “Itched” to participate in school plays. College days created character roles which were the most fun. Then Summer Stock beckoned. In the Big Apple studied acting and did some off-Broadway work. But a detour brought me to the Field of Social Work. Now retired and back on the boards. Yay! Performances dedicated to the memory of my Dad.
David Moseder
Sergeant McCabe
David Moseder most recently appeared as Drunk Santa in “Miracle on 34th Street” with The Heights Players, where he previously performed in “Prelude to a Kiss” (Rita’s Dad); “The Crucible” (Judge Hathorne); “Fool for Love” (Old Man); “42nd Street” (Abner Dillon); “Harvey” (Dr. Chumley); “The Real Inspector Hound” (Moon); “Arsenic and Old Lace” (Lt. Rooney); “Detective Story” (Pritchett); and “All the King's Men” (Gummy Larsen). Other credits include “Agamemnon” (Chorus) with Gallery Players; “The Man Who Came to Dinner” (Dr. Bradley) with St. Jean's Players; and three original plays at 13th Street Repertory. He also dances occasionally with The Pacemakers.
Jordan Hurley
Joy Sharpe
Jordan Hurley is a Brooklyn-based, Boston-born actor. She loves working on new plays and has done so with the likes of Clubbed Thumb, Isle Theater Company, Ghost Light Theatre Company, and Foul Fiend Theatre Troupe. Jordan can be seen performing around New York at places including The Brick, The Tank, Playwrights Downtown, Caveat, and The Center at West Park. Her hobbies include hosting dinner parties, singing along with the CDs in her minivan, and running the occasional marathon with her dad. Jordan would like to see how many audible gasps she can cram into this awesome whodunnit. NYU BFA Drama.
Andy Fullard
Detective Hayes
Andy Fullard is a British-American actor, originally from England, with acting credits in the UK, Hong Kong, and the US. He has a Master's Degree in Theatre Studies from Leeds University, UK, and is an active guitarist and songwriter along with his love of the stage. His roles have included Wayne Hudson (Pop Corn), Riff (West Side Story), Lysander (A Midsummer Night's Dream), Riff Raff (Rocky Horror Show), Charles Guiteau (Assassins), and Sigmund Freud (Freud's Last Session). He has been in New York for nine years and teaches Performing Arts at Uncommon Schools.
Molly Kriskey
Charlie Benson
Molly Kriskey is so excited to be working with all these wonderful people at The Chain. Molly is a sophomore at Tisch Drama where she studies at Stella Adler. Since moving to the city she has acted in new plays and student films as well as working as a stage manager, director, and singer. Enjoy the show and thank you to this awesome team, her friends and family, and The Chain!
Jean-Marie Stodolski
Adrianna Atkinson
Jean-Marie Stodolski hails from the exotic land of Hudson County, New Jersey. She was last seen in Pat Philipps' comedy, VINO VERITAS at The Theatre for The New City, originating the role of Theresa. She has also been seen in Ethan Fox's Invasive (Vickie Jones), and in The Gallery Players' one-act production of Secondhand Smoke (Kitty). Other credits include: Princesses of the Bar Table (Snow White) & OZ: A Twisted Musical (Off-B'way. Ensemble/Dance Captain). Represented by Glitter Talent Agency. Former core dancer of Hexentanz Burlesque Company and member of Ikeda Youth Dance Ensemble. Muhlenberg College alum. Proud member of Local 6. NMRK.
Josie Leff
Meredith Fraser
Josie Leff is thrilled to be making her NYC acting debut here at the Chain Theater. As a current high school senior, she's devoted her previous years of school to growing her skills as an actor and will continue her theater education for the next four years at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Creative Team
Emerson Riter
Playwright
Emerson Riter is ecstatic to make her NYC playwriting debut with A Hollywood Ending. She adores classical theatre, most recently performing as Benvolio (Romeo & Juliet) and Creon (Antigone). She was a member of the National High School Institute’s Playwriting Intensive this past summer where she completed her play Rom Com From Hell, and has had two of her short plays produced at her high school. She enjoys writing fantasy, drama, and of course, comedy, and is working on her debut novel. She looks forward to the continued pursuit of theater and writing throughout her life. Special thanks to Masters Mainstage Theatre, Jason Summers and the Westchester Sandbox Theatre, and her friends and family.
Annabelle Rosenbluth
Director
Annabelle Rosenbluth is delighted to be making her NYC directing debut at the Chain Theatre. Hooked on theatre from a young age, she began learning to direct in middle school and has directed two short plays at her high school. In addition to theatre, she has also directed multiple short films, including “Dear Old Friend” (2022) which was selected as a featured drama in the All-American High School Film Festival. Annabelle looks forward to continuing studying theatre in college next year and hopes you all enjoy the show! Special thanks to Masters Mainstage Theatre, her friends and family, and Gabrielle Giocomo.
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